Oral Medicine

Oral manifestations of lichen planus

Abstract

Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition of the skin but can also affect the mouth (oral lichen planus). Oral lichen planus may occur on its own or in combination with lichen planus of the skin, nails or genitals. It is thought to affect 1 to 2% per cent of the population, and typically it affects women after the age of 40 years. Oral lichen planus can occur in men but children are rarely affected.

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Source: 
British Association of Dermatologists

Desquamative gingivitis: A review

Abstract

Desquamative gingivitis (DG) is characterized by the erythematous gingiva, desquamation and erosion of the gingival epithelium, and blister formation. It is a common clinical manifestation in several diseases. Contact allergic reactions to various oral hygiene products and chemical agents have also been reported to represent as DG. The management of DG has been a major problem, largely because the etiology of the disease has been elusive. In this paper, we aimed to review the current literature on the pathogenesis, diagnosis management and prognosis of DG.

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Source: Desquamative gingivitis: A review by Gizem Karagoz,* Kivanc Bektas-Kayhan, and Meral Unur